Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to inadequate sight distances at the proposed entrance creating a traffic hazard and the excessive scale and massing of the dwelling and garage which failed to meet rural design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the required 70m sight distances can be achieved at the proposed access due to restricted visibility on both the vertical and horizontal axis, posing a risk to public safety.
- The proposed design solution, specifically the scale and massing of the dwelling and garage, is considered excessive and not reflective of the Design Guidelines for single Rural Houses at this location.
- The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to comply with specific objectives and standards (RH09, DM6, DM8, and DM28) of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 3Section 4.6.2Section 7.5Section 14.6Section 15.2.2Section 15.3.1Section 15.5.2Section 15.6.1Section 15.7.2DM Standard 6DM Standard 8DM Standard 11DM Standard 28DM Standard 36DM Standard 38DM Standard 47Objective RH09
Decision Document Summary
This application by Martin Regan proposed the construction of a 187 sqm two-storey dwelling and an 87 sqm domestic garage at Curragh West, a rural area designated as 'structurally weak'. Although the applicant was not required to demonstrate a specific housing need under Policy Objective RH 3, the Planning Authority refused permission on technical and design grounds. The primary issues were the failure to demonstrate safe 70m sight lines at the site entrance and the excessive scale and massing o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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